Dental Burs: Carbide Burs, Diamond Burs, Finishing Burs & More

Dental burs are rotary cutting instruments with cutting heads of various shapes and sizes. The design helps in cutting, grinding and removal of hard tissues and soft tissues in the oral cavity. Various procedures like crown cutting decay removal, bone cutting, composite polishing, shaping and contouring of teeth. They are designed to be attached to dental rotary instruments for efficient work. Right selection of burs depends on the individual preference of practitioner, type of procedure and effectiveness of work.

Types of Dental Burs

Dental burs come in different shapes, sizes and materials and its selection depends on the clinical procedure performed. Body of the bur consists of Shank, neck and head.

Carbide Burs

Carbide burs substitutes the stainless steel burs and are widely used in dental procedures like cavity preparation, removal of old restorations, prosthesis ( crown & bridges ) due to the superior qualities better than stainless steel at high speed and better durability with minimal vibration. They are made up of carbide particles mostly tungsten carbide together in the matrix of nickel & cobalt.

Our range of SS White Carbide burs are engineered to deliver great results with maximum performance. SS White Burs are trusted worldwide by the dentists.

Diamond Burs

Diamond burs made by attachment of diamond particles on the stainless steel through special metallurgical process. They are having better cutting ability and durability than carbide burs. Diamond burs are generally used for reducing tooth structures to place crowns or porcelain veneers. Grit size of coarse and super coarse used for tooth reduction.

SS White G2 diamond burs and SS White great white zirconia are widely used worldwide by dental professionals for its exceptional high grade quality and shear performance.

Finishing Burs

Finishing burs are designed for contouring, adjusting and smoothening of restorative materials. Eg  composites and porcelains. It comes in different grit sizes, fine and super fine for polishing and smoothing and helps in delivering the final outcome of the procedure.

SS White trimming and finishing burs stands taller when it comes to superior performance, beautiful finishing and polishing and better experience. These burs are designed to meet the expectations of every dentist.                                                

Smart Burs

Smart burs are crafted and engineered self limiting instruments that remove the soft carious dentine part and will not cut harder, healthier tissues or restorations. Constructed of medical grade, glass bead reinforced polymer.

SS White Smart burs stands out for its superior performance and intelligent design. It empowers the dentists with unprecedented control and precision.

Select the right Dental Burs

Selection of burs is important, as it directly impacts the effectiveness and comfort of dental procedures. Various contributing factors such as:

• Procedure type: Different dental procedures require burs with characteristics like shape, size and cutting efficiency. For restorations burs used are different when compared with metal cutting.

•  Patient comfort: Selection of burs is important when it comes to patient comfort, less heat production , minimum vibration plays a crucial role while determining the selection process.

• Material compatibility: Burs should be compatible with the materials worked on to bring the desired outcome and less damage to surrounding tissues.

• Operator Performance: Needs and demands vary from individual to individual having different preferences for brands, designs and comfort and ergonomic considerations.

Tips for cleaning, sterilising and storing dental burs

Proper care and maintenance of dental burs are important for infection control and longevity of materials. Below are a few points to remember for proper storage, cleaning and sterilisation.

• Cleaning: Before sterilisation , dental burs must be thoroughly cleaned in running water to remove and debris or organic matter, further use of  detergent with brushes followed by ultrasonic cleaners

• Sterilisation: after cleaning , sterilisation needs to be done using several methods like steam autoclaving, dry heat sterilisation or chemical vapour sterilisation. Ensure each burs should be properly sealed in pouches or properly packed in cassettes.

•  Storage:  storage should be done in a dry and clean environment to prevent any contamination. Various approaches like colour coding, labelling varies individually for better handling and usage.

• Regular inspection: periodic inspection of burs to check the wear n tear, corrosion and loss of structure so that it will reduce the risk of any procedural complications.

Where to Buy Burs Online?

For Dentists seeking complete and comprehensive range of dental burs, Dental Avenue India is the trusted partner; it offers a comprehensive range of diamond, carbide, finishing burs, metal cutting burs and smart burs for various dental procedures. With wide varieties of products and brands one can easily browse and buy online to meet the clinical requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any specific burs for paediatric dentistry?

Yes, burs are designed with smaller shank sizes to overcome the issues of limited mouth opening in paediatric patients.

Can dental burs be used for cosmetic dentistry procedures?

Yes, burs commonly used in cosmetic dentistry for shaping, contouring and finishing , also for crowns and bridgesand also for composite polishing.

How should I select the right dental bur for a specific procedure?

Depends on various factors like procedure type, the desired results like for finishing contouring , preparation of cavities or endodontic access opening or metal cutting, patient comfort and the operator preference.

What are the common types of burs ?

Carbide burs, diamond burs, stainless steel,smart burs, tungsten carbide, ceramic, endodontic access burs, composite polishing burs and finishing burs are among the most common types used in dentistry for various procedures.